Relationships

If your dad shamelessly one-ups your every accomplishment to be the center of attention, I won’t be shocked if you think your father is a narcissist. As a child of a narcissist mom, I get it. But what I’m curious about is the sons on the other side of the coin, those raised by fathers … Read more

Does your dad shower you with praise when you succeed, then snatch it back with a snide remark? Does he guilt-trip you with “you’re the only one who cares?” Well, you’re not imagining things. Growing up with a narcissistic mom myself, I learned that these are some of the not-so-subtle signs of a narcissistic parent. … Read more

Whatever your story, if you’re here, then you’re probably at a crossroads. Your dad’s getting older, the guilt whispers are coming in loud and clear, and you may be wondering: can I really go no contact with my elderly narcissistic father? The answer is as messy and nuanced as life itself. Going no-contact with a … Read more

Let’s talk about dads. Not the grill-master, football-loving kind, but the ones who leave an emotional bruise instead of a high five. You know the type: the master of manipulation who can charm a roomful of strangers while leaving their kids feeling like shadows. I grew up with a mom who’s a textbook narc, but … Read more

Do you often wonder if your dad held a lifetime supply of shade instead of sunshine? Like your proudest achievements were trophies he desperately needed to one-up? I get it. Growing up with a narcissistic mother myself taught me a thing or two about family dynamics. From the passive-aggressive put-downs to the suffocating need for … Read more

Did your childhood feel like a zero-sum game, where your narcissist dad’s ego feasted on your emotional crumbs? If so, you’re in the right place. Trust me, I understand why you’re eager to learn how to defeat a narcissistic father. I spent years dodging emotional landmines disguised as conversations with my own narcissistic mom. Therapy … Read more

Do you sometimes find yourself wondering what happens to daughters of narcissistic fathers? How does that whole “daddy dearest” drama shape who they become? Growing up with a narcissistic family member can feel like you’re part of a reality show where the rules keep changing. You question your reality, your self-worth, and maybe even your … Read more

Were you chosen as the “problematic child” of your family? Do all family issues magically end up being your fault? Growing up as a scapegoat daughter of a narcissistic father probably turned your brain into a tangled mess of “Why me?” and “What did I do?” Yep, I’ve been there. Raised by a narcissistic mother … Read more

Is your dad’s vocabulary stuck on “disappointment” and “failure”? Maybe he’s fluent in guilt trips and backhanded compliments? If so, you’re likely dealing with a narcissistic parent. The things narcissistic fathers say aren’t just head-scratchers. They’re weapons. But the real question is, why do they say it? And more importantly, how do we, the children … Read more

Ever feel like your dad walks into a room and sucks all the air out? Like conversations turn into his solo stand-up routine, and your opinions are punchlines? If “daddy dearest” means something more than a cheesy ‘80s movie, you might be navigating the tricky terrain of a narcissistic father-and-son relationship. As a daughter of … Read more